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Bucket with lateral discharge

a technology of lateral discharge and bucket, which is applied in the direction of conveyors, lifting devices, cranes, etc., can solve the problems of large machinery, which cannot fit in such close-fitting spaces

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-03
MAGUIRE SUPER SHIELD
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[0005] The bottom portion of the bucket consists of a conveyor-like discharge belt, which can operate in either direction to discharge and unload aggregates from inside the bucket through lateral openings on both sides of the bucket. The bucket therefore can be maneuvered by the loader into close-fitting areas with one of the lateral openings oriented in the desired direction. Once the discharge belt is put in motion, the aggregates can be unloaded easily, rapidly and efficiently. The delivery of aggregates can also take place while the loader is in motion, such as for example when filling a narrow trench. Another advantage of the present invention is that during the delivery operation the motion of the discharge belt loosens compacted aggregates, which has the advantage of “fluffing” or “aerating” the contents during discharge.
[0006] Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.

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Conventional mechanized delivery methods for aggregates rely on large machinery, which cannot fit in such close-fitting spaces.

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[0015] Referring now to FIG. 1, the bucket 1 has a front wall 2, a rear wall 3 and a pair of opposing sidewalls 4. Walls 2, 3 and 4 are sloped inward to facilitate the sliding of aggregates toward a bottom of the bucket 1. Another advantage of the inward sloping of the walls is that less pressure is applied to the bottom of the bucket 1 when aggregates are present in the bucket.

[0016] Referring again to FIG. 1, front wall 2 and rear wall 3 extend downwardly beyond the bottom of bucket 1 to form a downwardly open rectangular-like frame which houses and supports the discharge conveyor belt mechanism 5 and its driving mechanism described below. As the frame is open at the bottom, it allows for any trapped aggregates inside the belt mechanism to be easily ejected.

[0017] Discharge belt 5 is made of a rubber material and effectively forms the bottom of the bucket 1. The surface of the belt will usually have raised ribs or elements formed integrally with the belt, providing a ribbed surf...

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A bucket used in association with a loader provides both top and lateral discharge. The bucket is defined by a frame with front and rear walls, as well as a pair of side walls, and an endless loop of conveyor belt that serves as a bottom to the bucket. Lateral discharge provided through a gap between the endless loop and each of the side walls. A slide at a bottom of each side wall at least partially fills the gap between the side wall and the endless loop. The endless loop is selectively driven in the direction of either of the side walls by a drive means contained within the frame

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a non-provisional of US provisional application 60 / 805,816, filed 26 Jun. 2006, the content of which is incorporated by reference as if fully recited herein.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for the delivery of aggregates, such as sand or gravel. In particular the invention relates to a bucket that can laterally unload aggregates from a variety of heights and can be maneuvered into close-fitting spaces. BACKGROUND OF THE ART [0003] In such industries as landscaping, there is often the need to place aggregates in close-fitting spaces around residential pools, narrow trenches and the like. Conventional mechanized delivery methods for aggregates rely on large machinery, which cannot fit in such close-fitting spaces. Consequently, the transport and placement of aggregates in such spaces is usually done manually. It is in any event desirable to deliver and unload aggregates in c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65G47/74
CPCB60P1/36B65G15/42B65G65/42B65G47/19B65G21/2081
Inventor MAGUIRE, DENNIS R.
Owner MAGUIRE SUPER SHIELD